Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Aloha and mahalo visiting my page! I welcome individuals and families who want answers to their difficult questions. I specialize in treatment and evaluations that cover a variety of concerns in toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and aging adults. Your concerns may be related to Alzheimer's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, developmental delays, Dementia, Depression, Intellectual Disability, Dissociation, Traumatic Stress, and many other concerns that impact your daily life. I combine a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral interventions to maximize your time and treatment.

'We do what we want' is a primary premise in the approach Karen takes to counseling, and a clear reflection and understanding of what that means to each client, is where she will begin. Karen's counseling style is based in Reality Therapy; our choices are powerful. She will help her clients to take stock of where he or she is, where they truly desire to be, and help search her client's soul to determine what he or she is willing to do to achieve success as they define it.

I have worked with individuals and families in the field of psychology for over 30 years. My practice is dedicated to providing support to individuals and families. Adults and children with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and learning problems, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder are my specialty. I can also provide psychological testing.

Over thinking, over-doing, overwhelmed? Doing too much can leave us feeling disappointed, anxious, stuck, and frustrated. This leads to relationship dissatisfaction, sleeplessness, tension, anxiety, depression, and overall confusion about what choices to make or how to improve the situation. Despite this, you know you’re ready to start experiencing for yourself all that you give away to others. You’re ready to experience greater mental clarity, quality sleep, and contentment. You’re ready to feel more confident in navigating life’s stressors and your relationships. Let’s break this cycle and create your new way of living, by design.

I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology. I have served underprivileged communities, worked with survivors and perpetrators of sexual and gender violence and have specialized training working with addictions, and promoting mind-body wellness.

You are not alone! Do you experience times when you are controlled by intense emotions or are paralyzed by anxiety/fear, and at other times you feel detached and numb. Is it difficult to get up in the morning to face another day of loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation. Perhaps your relationship suffers from conflict and lack of intimacy or you are going through a breakup. I have experienced life and its challenges. However these challenges can be overcome! Each person has a unique sense of belonging and attachment that can be nurtured to achieve his/her best self.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). If you struggle with insomnia, you are not alone - up to 70 million Americans have problems with sleep. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to "just live with it" for the rest of your life or rely on sleep medications for a good night's sleep. With CBT-I, you can learn how to respond to insomnia in a more workable way and take back control of your life. I love to help people sleep better and am currently accepting new clients! Call or email today to get started.

My approach to many issues we might face is that with a change in our mindset or normal path of thinking, we most likely have solutions to our concerns within ourselves. By changing our mindset or charting a new path we can find healing and peace. Sometimes we have to dig deep and look at situations from a different angle to see how we can take control and make the change we desire to achieve our best. I'm here to help you address areas where you feel like you could be struggling and discover new perspectives to help find a different path forward.

Are you going through a major life shift or transition? This could be anything to include a new medical diagnosis, chronic health condition, smoking cessation, weight loss surgery, and/or LGBTQ issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown, I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves. As you confront the issues that are holding you back I will support you and teach you important skills to enable you to take back your life. I believe in providing the tools you will need to become your own advocate.

Struggling with depression and anxiety? Have a child or parent that you are the caregiver to? Are you supporting a loved one with a developmental or intellectual disability? Are you a military family or soldier? Are you dealing with medical complexities or trauma? Grieving the loss of a loved one? I can help!

Are you struggling with a loss of abilities due to Chronic Illness or Medical Crisis? Do you feel Isolated, Anxious and/or Depressed? I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, Grief or Loss of independence, of abilities, depression, Stress or caregiver burnout, it is important that you know you are not alone in this journey.

Wondering how to overcome and modify your current situation? Struggling to find hope and direction? I work with each individual to determine your own goals and define a purpose to help you outline ways to better manage your current situation. I use an eclectic approach to meet you where you are, set goals and determine manageable and reasonable ways to set boundaries, accept yourself and grow in the way that you desire to become healthier and more at peace. I have experience working with anxiety, life transitions, addictions, trauma, boundary setting, eating disorders, self acceptance and self-care.

We are lucky to be living in a time when we have powerful treatment and assessment techniques that consistently make a real difference for those who are struggling with emotional and cognitive difficulties. Bringing together these state-of-the-art techniques and a compassionate and caring understanding of who you are is my goal.

EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. You deserve a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am here to assist you in harnessing the strength that lives within you and give you the courage to be in charge of your healing. Therapy can be a gateway to healing and living a joyous, fulfilling life. I would be privileged to be part of your healing journey so you can embrace all the beauty life has to offer.

My desire is to provide a place that is set aside and safe as people journey into the deep places of their hearts and to companion with them into these sacred spaces. I consider it an honor and privilege to get to bear witness as people step into their stories and discover their belovedness.

Birgitta Kieckhaben uses an integrative approach of various modalities, focusing on the individual client’s needs. Modalities include Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Birgitta has a nursing background and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy experience for twenty-plus years with neurological, mental, and geriatric disorders. She has a keen interest in Native American studies, Genocide, intergenerational trauma and healing, and addiction. Her approach is trauma and social justice informed.

If you are struggling (relationally, socially, emotionally, or vocationally) and need to know that you are OK, you are not alone. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, ADHD, or relationship issues that keep you from the life you want to live. You may be seeking understanding, validation, and permission to care for yourself. Thinking traps like "I shouldn't feel this way" are common and treatable. Sometimes it takes an outsider to help us recognize thinking patterns that block freedom. My goal is to empower people to make changes needed for a balanced, healthy life.

Your strengths matter! We all need to be reminded of our value and the strength we attain from life's challenges. Getting help doesn't mean that you've failed; it simply means that you are not alone. We utilize tools to help you with: BALANCE, HEALING, INTEGRATION, & WHOLENESS. Let us help you make the positive changes you want in your life. Start your creative journey today by taking time for yourself by discovering a new path to a great life! You are not your past or negative labels. You will smile again.

Hope.Relief.Freedom. Life has gotten progressively more difficult over the last few years. People of all ages are struggling with fatigue, discouragement, despair, and even hopelessness. All of these things result in poor performance in regulating emotions and navigating relationships, controlling behavior (especially for kids and teenagers), focusing your attention and concentration, jobs and careers, sports, academics, and daily life. Despite what you've heard, and maybe come to believe, you and your kids can put all those life "performance difficulties" behind you and thrive in a way you perhaps have never imagined.